HOD - Academics

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Shall be the Executive Head of the Academic Department.
• Shall be responsible for the delivery of quality training in Academics, on job training, internship and Lab training for all students.
• Shall liaison with hospitals, nursing homes, and other healthcare agencies to coordinate internships as well as final job placements of all students enrolled in the programs.
• Shall arrange and conduct Academy visits and visits to other institutions, deliver presentations about the courses and the Academy, organize health related promotional activities such as health awareness camps.
• Shall constantly monitor and update the quality of training from time to time as required by the Regulatory body/standards set by the Management Committee.
• Shall revise/upgrade curriculum on power with industry/Country/International standards in vogue with respect to AHP training.
• Shall arrange guest lectures and seminars from time to time.
• Shall advise faculty on best practices within the Academic Department.
• Shall play a key role in Accreditation of the Academy, by collaborating with government and non-government agencies.
• Develop external relationships for Student affiliations for on job training and placement opportunities as also with Institutions in the field of AHP training.
• Carry out annual performance assessment of Nurse Tutors, Soft skill trainer, OT Technician and other staff of the Academic Department.
• The Academic function will specially focus on the following:
• Planning the course schedule
• Preparation of time table
• Preparation of study material
• Preparation of curriculum and updating the same
• Coordination of classes
• Allotment of instructors
• To conduct periodic test as well as final certification test
• To organize workshop and seminars in collaboration with knowledge partners
• To assist administrative department in follow-ups for affiliation of students as well as accreditations
• To ensure best practices in training
• To organize the internship and final placement of students.
• Maintenance and service ability of Technical Lab, Computer lab and Library.
• To work with Administrative department in Administrative processes as defined in this SOP about Attendance, Payment of Fee and any disciplinary issues regarding the students

Desired Skill Sets:

• Experience in managing teams with a comprehensive understanding of the medical and paramedical sectors.
• Working knowledge of IT skills.

Experience: 8-12 years in hospital as Medical Superintendent/ Nursing Superintendent or experience of managerial role in Nursing /Vocational Institute/Educational Institute is preferable. Degree in Healthcare management is preferable.

Qualification: Any medical graduate MBBS / BAMS/ BHMS/ MSc, BSc, Post basic Nursing etc.